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Pilot scheme finds 60 cancer cases

A bowel cancer screening programme pilot credited with saving 60 lives in its first year highlights the "outrage" of not rolling it out nationwide, University of Otago health services researcher Dr Sarah Derrett says.

Shooting for a good cause

Duck hunters are being urged to dedicate some of their efforts this year to a family struggling with the loss of their mother and wife.

More donate eye tissue

Demand for donated eye tissue continues to outstrip the gradual rise in willing donors.

Cancer's 'nagging wife' factor

Diabetes risk in one daily drink

Drinking one can of fizzy drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by a fifth, researchers have found.

Dad's 'little fighter' loses final battle

Christine Main seemed a fit and healthy woman when she had a serious stroke at the age of 32.

Outdoor workers need more sun protection - research

Only about a third of outdoor workers protect themselves properly from solar UV radiation, according to new research.

Brush with cancer fuels drive to help others

Greer Davis was 25 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, putting her in an extremely small club.

Pasifika breast screening rate surges

Increased awareness and changing attitudes have led to a growing number of Pacific women taking part in breast screening.

Boy with tumour reacting well to treatment

The father of a boy whose mother failed in a legal bid to stop radiation therapy for a brain tumour, says his son is reacting well to treatment.

Cancer survivor turned away from race

UV sensor app sends sun-safe alert

A smartphone app which measures UV exposure and issues a warning if the user is at risk of getting burnt has taken out a prestigious national technology competition.

Radiotherapy broke my son - mum

A New Zealand mother who lost a court battle in Britain to stop her 8-year-old son from receiving radiation therapy for cancer says her worst fears over the treatment have been realised.

Cancer trust freezes fundraising

A cancer charity has suspended fundraising in New Zealand amid questions over how its money is spent.

Voluntary euthanasia campaigner dies in sleep

A cancer victim who spearheaded a campaign for voluntary euthanasia has died peacefully at home in her sleep.

Cancer charity shrugs off tobacco link

A cancer charity will accept money from a retail group with ties to big tobacco, even if the Starship Foundation won't.

Pacific Edge investor sells 10m shares

Nerve damage remains after chemo

Nerves in Grant Baker's fingers and feet are still suffering from the chemotherapy he received after having surgery for bowel cancer detected more than six years ago.